1. Jan 3, 2015 #1

   oreo

   

   Why do we use coefficient of static friction instead of coefficient of kinetic friction in bank curve problems

    

   oreo, Jan 3, 2015
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3. Jan 3, 2015 #2

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   When the wheels start sliding sideways things start getting complicated, and very exciting. When the part of the wheel in contact with the paved surface/track is not moving relative to the track (static case), things are under control.

    

   Bystander, Jan 3, 2015
4. Jan 3, 2015 #3

   oreo

   

    

   oreo, Jan 3, 2015
5. Jan 3, 2015 #4

   oreo

   

   Thanks for the clear answer.

    

   oreo, Jan 3, 2015

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